Who Am I

Ravi Dissanayake
Ravi Dissanayake

Hello! I am Ravi Dissanayake, a second-year, senior in the University of Cincinnati Business Analytics program (BANA). I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, but have lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for almost my whole life, evacuating LA in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina.

Academic Background

  • B.S. in Business Analytics (University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio) - spring of 2024

Professional Background

Currently, I am only a student, and have no professional background in the analytics field; however, upon graduating, I am seeking roles in which I will be:

  • Performing data analysis across different languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.)

  • Incorporating process modeling and analysis

  • Prototyping and wireframing

  • Generating advanced reports and dashboards

My ultimate goal is to become a successful entrepreneur, using analytics to drive either nutrition/wellness or the professional sports industry.

Experience With R

Prior to taking BANA 4080, I had no experience with R. Through my first two weeks in the course, though, I have learned how to: - Create vectors

  • Generate html reports

  • Index a matrix OR vector

  • MORE TO COME!

I plan to use the knowledge accrued from this course, to boost my professional resume and subsequent career/field skills.

Experience With Other Analytical Software

Outside of my introduction to R, I have worked thoroughly with Microsoft Excel, utilizing linear regression modeling, ‘Solver’, and more, to drive my academic assignments/projects. I have minimal experience with Microsoft Access, too, and will also learn the basics of SQL and Python this semester.